DBasia.news – Sandro Tonali’s late goal sealed a 2-1 win for Italian champions AC Milan against Hellas Verona in the Italian Serie A match at the Stadio M. A. Bentegodi.
The visitors took the lead after nine minutes when Verona’s Miguel Veloso turned Rafael Leao’s cross into his own net. Olivier Giroud could have scored a second for AC Milan two minutes later when he was found by Brahim Diaz, but his finish went wide.
Verona equalized after 19 minutes when Koray Gunter’s weak shot deflected off AC Milan defender Matteo Gabbia that went past goalkeeper, Ciprian Tatarusanu.
Ajdin Hrustic came close to putting the hosts ahead two minutes after the break, but his curling shot from close range went wide.
AC Milan substitute, Ante Rebic went one-on-one with Lorenzo Montipo in the 49th minute, but his shot was well parried by the goalkeeper.
Verona came close to taking the lead in the 56th minute when Roberto Piccoli’s unmarked header hit the bar and Gunter’s rebound bounced through the air.
AC Milan secured victory in the 81st minute when Ante Rebic found Tonali alone in the box with a perfect pass and he had no trouble shooting past goalkeeper, Lorenzo Montipo.
The Rossoneri, who are third on 23 points, are now third behind leaders, Napoli after 10 games. Verona remains stuck in the relegation zone with five points in 18th place.